The Big 3 go through the fire, a bench improved, predicting the future, how to "improve" your Target Center seats, a game about middle names and more.

Links:

• Ricky Rubio: Wolves, Shooting, White House, and more - SI.com
• Wolves win offers a welcome break from the miserable monotony of the season so far - Minnpost.com
• Timberwolves 119, Rockets 105: A Respite from Repetition - AWolfAmongWolves.com
• Timberwolves bulk up analytics department with two hires - PioneerPress.com
• Thibs Mullet Pin - Wolvescast.com